By CASSIE MCKEE, Four Points News

Construction on Water Treatment Plant 4 in Four Points is more than 85 percent complete and on schedule to be finished by this summer, according to Bill Stauber, supervising engineer with Austin Water.

“We’re transitioning into the startup of equipment and startup of systems and making sure everything’s working,” Stauber said. “We’re moving into the testing and startup phase.”

Photo taken in March by Austin Water.

Once construction is complete around July, engineers will begin testing all the plant’s equipment and systems, which means it may be sometime before the plant is fully operational.

“The plant has a lot of moving parts,” said Jason Hill, senior public information officer with Austin Water. “It’s not like you just turn the lights on. It can take a little bit of time after that to be fully operational.”

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The Hill Country Education Foundation raised $21,800 during the Fund-A-Need portion of the 4th Annual Giddy Up Gala in February. The entire gala raised a total of $113,875.

“This was by far HCEF’s most successful Fund-A-Need,” said Kai Lamb, HCEF president. “The reason is that donors understand the multiplier effect these funds have on the school, benefiting all current and future Vandegrift students.”

HCEF presented the $21,800 check to Vandegrift High School’s principal Charlie Little to be used for three programs: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test or PSAT, academic University Interscholastic League competitions, and teacher professional development.

The Hill Country Education Foundation’s Gala event chair Myra Roberts (far left) and board member Mary Scherer presented a $21,800 check to Vandegrift High School principal Charlie Little.

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By CASSIE MCKEE, Four Points News

After beginning construction more than a year ago, the newest apartment community in Four Points, Escape at Four Points, is now open and leasing units.

San Antonio- based Embrey Partners Ltd., a national builder of apartments, is building the 344-unit apartment complex on the 17-acre site. The site has two exits onto RM 2222 and one onto Four Points Drive. 

Located next to Target at 11210 RM 2222, Escape at Four Points offers residents a short distance to nearby stores, shops and eateries.

“We offer the walkability to a lot of different businesses at really competitive rents for the Hill Country,” said Allison Duggan, community manager.

Escape at Four Points Community Manager Allison Duggan shows an apartment. San Antonio-based Embrey Partners, Ltd. is building the 344-unit complex near Target.
Photo by Cassie McKee

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Michelle Beck, HCEF Board of Directors

Column By MICHELLE BECK, HCEF Board of Directors

After selling out in 10 days for the Hill Country Education Foundation’s 4th Up Gala, I had every hope that we were in store for more record-breaking numbers.

The final tally of $113,875 exceeded our expectations! On behalf of the HCEF Board of Directors, thank you Four Points Community for your generosity.

As a result, we will increase our Impact Grant funding to $40,000, send $21,800 to Vandegrift High School for PSAT programming, academic UIL competitions and teacher professional development, and continue to fund Naviance, ReadiStep, robotics clubs, summer library programming and much more! Continue reading →

Column by SUSAN ARANT, Four Points News Contributor

Spring has sprung! For some, spring officially began on March 20. For some, spring begins when the first flowers begin to bloom. For a few of us, spring begins as soon the new color palettes are introduced. Whenever you choose to celebrate spring, it is a time for us to renew, refresh and rejuvenate – be it in our closet, our gardens or our homes.

Home style and fashion continually influence one another. Some feel overwhelmed when decorating their home, yet you can find home inspiration anywhere, including your favorite fashion trends. From flowing skirts to duvet patterns, and bejeweled tops to sequined pillows, simply understanding your preferences is the first step in finding your “younique” style.

Susan Arant

Here are a few of my favorite trends for 2014:

• Floral prints – especially on a white background, very feminine,

• Blues – in all shades – turquoise, teal, cobalt and navy – multiple shades are being used at once,

• Metallics – brass and copper are making a big comeback in various finishes,

• Soft black and whites – not the harsh contrasting type but playing off the various shades of gray that have been so popular the past few years.

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